India vs New Zealand HIGHLIGHTS 1st Test Day 1: Play called off due to heavy rain in Bengaluru

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 HIGHLIGHTS: The day's play has finally been called off due to heavy rain in Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

2:40 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Day 1 called off

Day 1 of the 1st Test has been called off due to incesant rains in Bengaluru

2:30 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Ground staff trying their best

The ground staff has already taken most of the water out from the covers and inspected the multiple damp spots in the outfield. The underground system is also put to work as the rain has still not completely stopped.

2:20 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: More delay to follow

With the HawkEye system not set-up yesterday because of the covers, it will take an additional one hour or so to get that done. Saba Karim says that the umpires might wait till 2:45-3 PM IST for their decision today.

2:15 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Umpires inspecting the square

The rain has stopped for the moment with the umpires coming down to check the square. The pitch is still covered. A lot of water on the outfield which will take at least an hour to get out of the way.

2:03 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Covers back on

The happiness of the fans only lasted for some time as the covers have been placed back on with a slight drizzle still there in the air.

1:55 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Covers getting off

The covers are finally being peeled off the middle as the ground staff begin the work to get the play started as soon as possible.

1:45 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Umpires down for a chat

The umpires have come down to the ground for a chat with the ground staff. A light drizzle is still visible in the air. Have to wait and see what they make of it in the end.

1:40 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Covers stay put

The drizzle is not going away with the covers still on firmly in the middle. The weather is no surprise for the Bengaluru locals who expect this kind of rain at this time of the year.

1:29 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: IND need the win

The more desperate side of the two to get the match started would be India, who need to win all three Test against New Zealand to keep thier bid for ICC World Test Championship finals in line.

1:20 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Drizzles are back

The start of the match will be deleyed even further as the rain has decided to make a comeback in Bengaluru.

1:11 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Good news

There has been a positive update coming from Bengaluru, as according to the latest input rain has finally stopped. However, the dark clouds still hovers over Chinnaswamy and the ground is still under the covers.

1:00 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: No new update

There has been no improvement in the conditions ever since our last update. Delay continues.

12:50 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Ground staff come for initial checks

As the rain grows weaker and weaker, the ground staff has gathered to do an initial check. The crowd is also urging the staff to start with their procedures as soon as possible. Rain is predicted to come back around 1 PM though.

12:40 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Rain continues

Rain has still not stopped at the Chinnaswamy Stadium with water still on the covers. However, once the rain stops, the play will be continuing in about an hour or so as the SubAir system installed in the stadium can remove approximatley 10000 litres of water in one minute. 

12:30 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: New Zealand in India

The last time New Zealand toured India for a Test series was back in 2021/22. The 2-match test series went in the favour of the hosts as they won the 2nd Test in Kanpur by 372 runs. the first Test at the Wankhede Stadium had ended in a draw.

12:20 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: India looking to extend unbeaten run

With the record of 18 consecutive Test series wins at home, India will look to extend the streak in against New Zealand in the 3-match series.

12:10 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Probable playing 11 for both sides

India Playing 11 (probable): Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj

 

New Zealand Playing 11 (probable): Tom Latham (captain), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, William O'Rourke

11:59 AM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Does India miss Hardik Pandya in the longest format?

With the current situation requiring an all-rounder seamer in the mix, it would have been a good opportunity to use Hardik Pandya who could provide you options with both bat and ball in the middle.

11:48 AM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: 1st session washed out

With the first session washed out, it is looking like the fans will be getting little to no action today with another spell of rain expected to come around 1 PM IST in the afternoon.

11:38 AM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Lunch time without any action so far

It's 11:30 AM IST which means it is time for lunch. The fans and the players will be hoping to hear some good news after 40 minutes.

11:34 AM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Kohli, Jaiswal spotted!

Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal were spotted walking back through the outfield after a possible session in the indoor nets. The umberellas are still not going away with rain not going away anytime soon.

11:26 AM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Bad news from Chinnaswamy

It is raining heavily now in Bengaluru and the cloud cover is not showing any signs of going away at the moment. 

11:20 AM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Depression over Bay of Bengal

The Indian Meteorological department has said that there is a depression over the Bay of Bengal which is moving westwards at the moment resulting in the showers over Bengaluru. The weather forecast which had predicted a 51% chance of rain but from 1 PM suggests that the day's play might possible be washed out. 

11:10 AM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: The rain is back!

While the situation was looking promising in the middle with the officials chatting at the boundary, the rain has returned again and has dented fans' hopes of the day's play to start soon.

10:59 AM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Fans hoping to see some cricketing action

With schools and colleges closed in Bengaluru due to rain, fans have still made their way to the stadium to see some cricketing action on the day. 

10:49 AM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: India's WTC scenario

For Team India to reach the WTC final this time, they have to win at least 5 of the 8 remaining Test matches. While the 3 matches are agianst New Zealand, the other 5 Tests agianst Australia down under will be challenging as well. 

10:39 AM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Promising view in the stadium

The drizzle has grew weaker now but still hasn't stopped yet. Things are looking promising for the toss to take place in some time though.

10:29 AM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: What will the Team India playing 11 look like?

With moisture in the air, Team India skipper Rohit Sharma will be tempted to play an extra seamer in order to take full advantage of the conditions in Bengaluru. It will be interesting to see what the final eleven will be on the day.

10:22 AM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: No particular progress

A little drizzle is still visible at the stadium which will not allow the toss to take place at the moment. As long as the rain doesn't stop, the toss or the play can't take place. However, it is satisfying to know that because of the world-class drainage system at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, the play won't be delayed to longer periods once the rain stops.

10:12 AM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Head to Head stats

As far as head-to-head stats are concerned, India have an advantage over the Kiwis, winning 22 out of the 62 matches played between the two sides so far. New Zealand have only managed to win 17 matches so far while the majority of matches (27) have ended as a draw indicating the competitive nature of play between them.